BHP earns right to take 75% stake in Cobre’s Botswana projects The deal follows Cobre's selection in BHP's Xplor program in January last year. Reuters | March 9, 2025 | 3:14 pm
Trump says he expects Zelenskiy to come around on minerals deal After intense US pressure on Zelenskiy to stop fighting, Ukrainian and US officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia this week to resume discussions. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2025 | 1:48 pm
US, Congo in ‘exploratory talks’ over minerals deal: FT One of Africa's most richly endowed countries, the DRC is world’s largest producer of cobalt -- accounting for over 70% of global production. Staff Writer | March 9, 2025 | 1:21 pm
Cloud computing, AI can shorten energy transition, Seequent panel says The path to the fourth industrial revolution and the green energy transition is best paved by integrating more technology into mining, industry PDAC panellists said. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | March 9, 2025 | 8:49 am
Barrick says ‘committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution’ in Mali The Canadian miner and Malian government have been locked in a dispute since 2023. Reuters | March 8, 2025 | 1:20 pm
US steel CEOs urge Trump to resist metal tariff exemptions Nine US steel industry executives sent a letter on March 7, just days before the US is expected to implement a 25% tariff on all steel imports. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2025 | 3:51 pm
Mali partially lifts suspension on issuance of mining permits The military-led West African country suspended the allocation of mining titles throughout its territory in November 2022. Reuters | March 7, 2025 | 3:27 pm
Mine waste could be transformed into a ‘net-zero, multi-billion dollar opportunity’ – study Whitepaper connects the surging demand for carbon removal credits with unique advantages of mine waste mineralization. Amanda Stutt | March 7, 2025 | 1:36 pm
Rio Tinto scraps plans to raise up to $5 billion in share sale Executives at the mining giant had floated the possibility of an equity offering in recent investor meetings after announcing its results. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2025 | 11:41 am